Bellringer
• Add monotheism, Exodus, and Ten Commandments to your Glossary (Objective 25)
Agenda
1. Journey of the Hebrews
ObjectivesStudents will be able to…
22. Identify the contributions of the Phoenicians.
23. List conquerors of Mesopotamia between 1700 BCE and 600 BCE.
24. List the conquerors of Egypt between 1700 BCE and 600 BCE.
25. Explain the origins of Judaism.
Journey of the Hebrews
Objective #25
The Importance of Abraham
• Known as the Father of the Hebrews
• A shepherd from Ur• Made a covenant with Yahweh
(God)• Took the Hebrews from Ur to
Canaan
Abraham’s Covenant
• Covenant = an agreement between God and people
• Abraham agreed to move to Canaan and worship the one true God, and in return Yahweh promised that his descendants would be safe and prosper
• This is why Canaan is referred to as the “Promised Land”
Yahweh• Yahweh is the God of the
Hebrews• The belief in only one
true God is known as monotheism• Yahweh is not tied to a
place, but is all-being and everywhere
The Promised Land (First Try)
• Located on the Eastern Edge of the Mediterranean
• Occupied by the Phoenicians• Also known as Palestine• Near the modern day countries of Israel, Syria,
Lebanon, and Jordan
The Promised Land (First Try)
• Located on the Eastern Edge of the Mediterranean
• Occupied by the Phoenicians• Also known as Palestine• Near the modern day countries of Israel, Syria,
Lebanon, and Jordan
Hebrews in Canaan
Objective #25
Life in Canaan• After moving to Canaan, Abraham and the
Hebrew people experience a Famine
• Famine is an extreme scarcity of food that leads to widespread hunger
• Because of this Famine, the Hebrews leave Canaan for Egypt
The Promised Land (Part 2)
• After wandering in the wilderness, the Hebrews returned to Canaan
• Canaan wasn’t empty!– Phoenicians– Philistines
The 12 Tribes• The Hebrews were
divided into 12 tribes, each ruled by a judge
• One famous judge was a woman, Deborah
King David• United the tribes and
defeated the Philistines• Founded the Hebrew
Kingdom• Built Jerusalem as the
capital city • Brought the Ark of the
Covenant to Jerusalem
King Solomon• Built the first great
temple in Jerusalem • Raised taxes to pay for
building projects• Known for his wisdom
The Hebrew Kingdom
• Split into two – Israel and Judah–Over Solomon’s taxes
• Israel conquered by Assyrians, Judah conquered by the Babylonians
Hebrew Beliefs• Monotheism – Yahweh• Chosen people – not worried about
converting people, just avoiding death• Hebrews founded a religion which
became known as Judaism (after Judah)• Learn about the holy book and some
beliefs in your Hebrew Law Code HW
Objective #26
Fun with Maps!
• Complete the Journey of the Hebrews Map activity• There are several parts, follow
directions carefully!
• This will be graded!
1
5
HW
• Read 24-28 • Complete the Hebrew Law Code
worksheet.
Unit 3 test
• Around November 15th
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